My favorite season is autumn. I was born in November, I think I must have asked if I could arrive on the planet during this beautiful season. I was born on the 10th, my favorite number. I love the crisp fall air, the beautiful colors of fall, especially the leaves. The rustling of leaves as they fall from the tree is such a splendid sound. When growing up and also raising our kids Halloween was the best and most fun-making costumes and having celebrations. It is fun to see the neighbor children when they trick or treat at the door. They always sound so excited and act so anxious to get the candy!

One year we were in New York City on Halloween, we saw how the people do it there. They closed down a block of homes (brownstones) and just have a carnival. A lot of the parents dress up with the kids. One family all dressed up as The Incredibles. They had realistic costumes and it was cute to see the kids dressed up with their masks, and the baby riding in a stroller.

I love Carmel apples, pumpkin pie, hot chocolate, apple cider, Halloween candy, and cinnamon, anything. Cinnamon flavor, cinnamon smell, cinnamon ice cream…yes that exists. A favorite of mine is watching a fun or scary movie snuggled under a quilt with snacks.

Autumn is just cool, beautiful, happy and fun!!

“Autumn…the year’s last loveliest smile.” -William Cullen Bryant